Demographics near Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica Homes for Sale

Santa Monica, California, is a beachfront city located in western Los Angeles County. It is situated on the Santa Monica Bay 14 miles from downtown Los Angeles. High bluffs separate the beach from the north side of the city, which is bordered by Venice on the southeast, Mar Vista on the east, West Los Angeles on the northeast, Brentwood on the north and Pacific Palisades on the northwest. It has a population of about 90,000.
Santa Monica has a mild Mediterranean climate and has earned a reputation as a resort destination. Recently the city has refurbished and revitalized its downtown area and experienced growth in its job market and tourist industry.

Santa Monica Homes for Sale and Real Estate

Santa Monica is known as a city of artists, and has more artists than 90 percent of communities in the United States. This concentration has helped give Santa Monica its unique character. The city embodies the spirit of California beach living with relaxed, healthy lifestyles and a laid-back vibe.
Santa Monica offers a wide array of housing styles from luxurious beachfront homes to quaint bungalows to traditional Spanish Style estates. Home prices in Santa Monica are not only among the most expensive in California, they are also among the most expensive in the country.

Santa Monica Neighborhoods

Santa Monica is divided into several distinct neighborhoods, they are:

Santa Monica Canyon

North of San Vicente

North of Montana

Montana Avenue

North of Wilshire

Ocean Avenue

Downtown Santa Monica

Midtown Santa Monica

Pico District

Ocean Park

Sunset Park

Santa Monica Economy and Employment Opportunities

Many well known businesses have headquarters or regional offices in Santa Monica, such as:

Universal Music Group

Lions Gate Films

RAND Corporation

Beachbody

Macerich

COR Capital, LLC

Entravision Communications

Demand Media

Anworth Mortgage

The Playtone Company

Fatburger

TOMS Shoes

Viacom

MTV

Yahoo

Microsoft

In addition, many game development studios have offices in Santa Monica, and the city continues to be a central location for this industry. Top employers in Santa Monica are: